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What is the answer for 14 - (3a + 2)

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Answer: -3a+12

Explanation:

distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

expanded form

-(3a+2)=-3a-2

14-3a-2

simplify by expanded form

14-3a-2=-3a+12

=-3a+12

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User Bobbybee
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i think it is -3a+16

User Yadhu Babu
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